The recent dispute between Rwanda and the United States over the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) has sparked significant diplomatic tensions. While the US State Department has described the FDLR as a “negative force” and called for an end to the DRC’s support for this group, Rwanda reacted strongly, highlighting the terrorist and genocidal nature of this organization.
Vincent Biruta, Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed the need for the US government to clarify its position and ensure the credibility of its mediation in the Great Lakes region. He recalled the importance of Rwanda’s national unity and the responsibility to protect its territorial integrity.
In this tense context, the United States reaffirms its support for diplomatic measures aimed at promoting the de-escalation of the conflict in the DRC. They call for a negotiated solution and insist on the involvement of all parties in the search for lasting peace.
Rwanda, for its part, places its trust in the mediation of Angolan President João Lourenço and undertakes to take extraordinary measures to guarantee the security and stability of the region. This complex situation highlights the crucial political and security issues that persist in the Great Lakes region.
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This analysis highlights the divergent positions of the actors involved and underlines the crucial importance of regional and international cooperation to achieve a peaceful and lasting resolution to the conflict in eastern DRC.